Most places you find caulking at sell a sealant that is water tight, flexible, and you can paint over it. But they do come in different colors. It might be easier to replace it unless it is real expensive. But the product I have for things like this is called Silicone II by GE.
How do I repair a crack in a ceramic flower pot?
try epoxy resin
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
As an Englishman and owner of many US based companies I really must ask this.I am a great drinker, usually downing 20+ pints of Stella strong lager every night, but as I stagger home i usually feel a little sick.In my opinion there is nothing worse than seeing puke in the streets the morning after, so I tend to puke into people gardens.Recently i have taken this a little further and I now have a trail of plant pots in people gardens that i have puked in.
I think I am being responsible for not making a mess
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
It would be even more fitting if you were to drink in the American Bar and then puke in the gardens of the American Embassy. That way you'll be giving them something back ! ! !
Reply:that opened a can of worms didn't it?
Reply:Yes! You`ll kill my tropical plants!
Reply:Only on indoor flower pots.
Reply:Its good for the soil as you are its called Mulsh
the alcohol and acid warms the roots of the plant
but the acid ruins the GREEN of the Stems and wrinkles
the plant to become Cowardly Yellow
the flower in that Pot will rot and stink but if ITS A lily or
a bulb it will florish the next SEASON
YES I WILL RESERVE IT FOR YOU .and your Yellow
Liver excuse me for being so nasty you peeded too on my lawn [you forgot that] well the grass will grow back too
that you will notice we hope !! call it Pot LUCK ON YOUR PART..!!
Reply:You should give one of your Americans overtime to carry a bag for you . Then you don't come across as rude and you'd be improving the life of an employee providing extra money.
Reply:Wow!!
You down 20+ pints of Stella a night?
You man, you!!
In my opinion there is nothing worse than a drunkard slobbering and vomiting everywhere. Why don't you confine your anti-social behaviour to your own home and give the rest of us a break?
Reply:I think it is a bit rude.
Reply:Yes. Only lightweights puke after drinking.
Reply:Wait until you stumble into your own yard and let it blow there. How rude to use others yards for your puking illness.
Reply:Just a thought...
...but why do you find it necessary to drink to the point of puking? To me, that's the characteristic of an alcoholic.
Reply:I don't think you are what you claim to be ie an Englishman and ownership of many companies and more.What that has to do with your puking in the potted plants ?Your are obviously a fraud an immature and a poor liar.
Reply:Have you considered the fact that you might be an alcoholic and need help?
Reply:I would think you would be ashamed to admit that you stagger home and need to puke anywhere after only 20 pints! Call yourself an Englishman? Shame on you. Well keep practising, take chasers or something to build up your reputation! Then I will put some extra flower pots outside to assist you on your journey home at night. Avoid the one in the middle if you can, I have an old cat that likes to pish in that one, but feel free to use the others, bring your mates along and I'll make you a coffee. I won't mind getting out of bed, don't worry about the time. Just give me a ring first so I can put me house plants at a suitable reaching point for you! See you later!! By the way, I assume you are doing the decent thing and adding a shot of Baby Bio to every pint?
Reply:desperate times call for desperate measures, it's better than puking in someones shoes ...
Reply:Yeah but you are making a mess because someone still has to clean the flower pots and gardens plus the plants might die!
Reply:It's only rude if the pots you puke into aren't yours.
Oh yes I'd change what you drink Stella is SO common.
Reply:I think puking in flower pots is better than puking on the Japanese prime minister...
Reply:I think you are a jerk for doing something so repulsive. Why not just carry a barf bag along with you for when the 'need' arises? Ya also may want to re-evaluate your drinking habits.
Reply:of course it is rude would like someone to do it on you ???
Reply:thats very bad indeed!!!!!!
bad indeed!!!!!!!!
bad$
bad^
bad%26amp;
bad*
bad%
very very bad
got it!!
Reply:Well , somebody once puked into the flowerpot outside my front door.
Rude??? If I´d have got my hands on the f***er I would have killed him.
Reply:It probably requires a tasteful apology note... something on fine linen and embossed with flowers.
Yes. It's rude.
Reply:Probably. Not only is it gross to look at, but the acidic nature of vomit probably isn't the best thing for pH sensitive plants.
Reply:what's really rude is making a mess of your life
and letting it rot in other people's gardens
that may sound harsh, but you did ask
sober up and get a life
Reply:if only everyone was as considerate as you.
Reply:Well, it's far FAR better than the alternative. Thank you for your consideration.
Reply:This is all a bit wrong.
You got a problem mate. Drinking any alcohol is stupid. It IS a poison to the human body, so your reasons for drinking any alcohol, are in fact questionable.
Now when your drinking is to the point of alcoholism, you have to ask flowerpot questions. And you run companies.
Please get your mind clear, perhaps through being sober and getting fit, and sort out where you're at and where you want to be in future.
You really are on a piss poor track going by your description. GIVE UP BOOZE, or at least have no more than the maximum recommended by your countries health board!!!
Reply:Well done you, if only more people were as responsible. Why not take one of your Americans with you next time you could then do it all over him instead, beautiful.
Awww dito Sid xx
Reply:well if someone sees you puking i guess its bad... but well most of the stuff that comes out of our body as unwanted is packed with nutrients that vegetative life could take advantage of... so you're probabely doing something for the plants but yeah it does look disgusting,smell disgustin and is sort of rude
Reply:it's a couple steps up from puking into women's handbags.
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I think I am being responsible for not making a mess
Is puking into flower pots considered rude?
It would be even more fitting if you were to drink in the American Bar and then puke in the gardens of the American Embassy. That way you'll be giving them something back ! ! !
Reply:that opened a can of worms didn't it?
Reply:Yes! You`ll kill my tropical plants!
Reply:Only on indoor flower pots.
Reply:Its good for the soil as you are its called Mulsh
the alcohol and acid warms the roots of the plant
but the acid ruins the GREEN of the Stems and wrinkles
the plant to become Cowardly Yellow
the flower in that Pot will rot and stink but if ITS A lily or
a bulb it will florish the next SEASON
YES I WILL RESERVE IT FOR YOU .and your Yellow
Liver excuse me for being so nasty you peeded too on my lawn [you forgot that] well the grass will grow back too
that you will notice we hope !! call it Pot LUCK ON YOUR PART..!!
Reply:You should give one of your Americans overtime to carry a bag for you . Then you don't come across as rude and you'd be improving the life of an employee providing extra money.
Reply:Wow!!
You down 20+ pints of Stella a night?
You man, you!!
In my opinion there is nothing worse than a drunkard slobbering and vomiting everywhere. Why don't you confine your anti-social behaviour to your own home and give the rest of us a break?
Reply:I think it is a bit rude.
Reply:Yes. Only lightweights puke after drinking.
Reply:Wait until you stumble into your own yard and let it blow there. How rude to use others yards for your puking illness.
Reply:Just a thought...
...but why do you find it necessary to drink to the point of puking? To me, that's the characteristic of an alcoholic.
Reply:I don't think you are what you claim to be ie an Englishman and ownership of many companies and more.What that has to do with your puking in the potted plants ?Your are obviously a fraud an immature and a poor liar.
Reply:Have you considered the fact that you might be an alcoholic and need help?
Reply:I would think you would be ashamed to admit that you stagger home and need to puke anywhere after only 20 pints! Call yourself an Englishman? Shame on you. Well keep practising, take chasers or something to build up your reputation! Then I will put some extra flower pots outside to assist you on your journey home at night. Avoid the one in the middle if you can, I have an old cat that likes to pish in that one, but feel free to use the others, bring your mates along and I'll make you a coffee. I won't mind getting out of bed, don't worry about the time. Just give me a ring first so I can put me house plants at a suitable reaching point for you! See you later!! By the way, I assume you are doing the decent thing and adding a shot of Baby Bio to every pint?
Reply:desperate times call for desperate measures, it's better than puking in someones shoes ...
Reply:Yeah but you are making a mess because someone still has to clean the flower pots and gardens plus the plants might die!
Reply:It's only rude if the pots you puke into aren't yours.
Oh yes I'd change what you drink Stella is SO common.
Reply:I think puking in flower pots is better than puking on the Japanese prime minister...
Reply:I think you are a jerk for doing something so repulsive. Why not just carry a barf bag along with you for when the 'need' arises? Ya also may want to re-evaluate your drinking habits.
Reply:of course it is rude would like someone to do it on you ???
Reply:thats very bad indeed!!!!!!
bad indeed!!!!!!!!
bad$
bad^
bad%26amp;
bad*
bad%
very very bad
got it!!
Reply:Well , somebody once puked into the flowerpot outside my front door.
Rude??? If I´d have got my hands on the f***er I would have killed him.
Reply:It probably requires a tasteful apology note... something on fine linen and embossed with flowers.
Yes. It's rude.
Reply:Probably. Not only is it gross to look at, but the acidic nature of vomit probably isn't the best thing for pH sensitive plants.
Reply:what's really rude is making a mess of your life
and letting it rot in other people's gardens
that may sound harsh, but you did ask
sober up and get a life
Reply:if only everyone was as considerate as you.
Reply:Well, it's far FAR better than the alternative. Thank you for your consideration.
Reply:This is all a bit wrong.
You got a problem mate. Drinking any alcohol is stupid. It IS a poison to the human body, so your reasons for drinking any alcohol, are in fact questionable.
Now when your drinking is to the point of alcoholism, you have to ask flowerpot questions. And you run companies.
Please get your mind clear, perhaps through being sober and getting fit, and sort out where you're at and where you want to be in future.
You really are on a piss poor track going by your description. GIVE UP BOOZE, or at least have no more than the maximum recommended by your countries health board!!!
Reply:Well done you, if only more people were as responsible. Why not take one of your Americans with you next time you could then do it all over him instead, beautiful.
Awww dito Sid xx
Reply:well if someone sees you puking i guess its bad... but well most of the stuff that comes out of our body as unwanted is packed with nutrients that vegetative life could take advantage of... so you're probabely doing something for the plants but yeah it does look disgusting,smell disgustin and is sort of rude
Reply:it's a couple steps up from puking into women's handbags.
deodorant
Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
I have some broken dishes (from new dish purchase, but Mfg. will send replacements) - and I'd like to try out the craft of doing a mosaic kind of thing; something for the kitchen. I guess I could go with a tray, but what else? I don't have flower pots in my kitchen, 'cause the cats will eat the plants!
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Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
You could do trivets, spoon holders, small stuff like that!~
Reply:You are welcome. I got he idea from hubby. He's a crafty little devil and has even made birdbaths with broken plates. Our feathered friends LOVE them! Thanks hon. Report It
Reply:I did a mosaic for a table top. I'm starting a bathroom counter mosaic now.
Reply:You could purchase a clay saucer and on the back
make a mosaic clock for your kitchen.
Reply:figure out what you'd like to sculpt and break them again to fit together to make whatever you like, a flower, a non water holding vase etc. I think a vase could really look neat made from broken dishes. Or a tissue box holder.
Reply:I received a bunch of dishes from an aging relative, which broke in shipping. Since I couldn't bear to throw them out, they were turned into stepping stones for my garden, using an ice cream bucket as a mold. I'm including a link with the photograph to show you how nice they can look :)
The shards can also be used to create a sculpture of sorts ~ vases and lamp bases are also pretty typical applications.
I've had friends make mobiles using dish shards (using jewelry clasps as the connection pieces) which looks fabulous. Shards can be run through a hobbyist rock tumbler and then used to make jewelry.
Reply:I have seen a wall mural done entirly of broken dishes and flatware. Also a wide frame around a mirror was very pretty.
Reply:You could do a backsplash boarder around the kitchen
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Besides flower pot or tea tray, what craft idea for broken dishes?
You could do trivets, spoon holders, small stuff like that!~
Reply:You are welcome. I got he idea from hubby. He's a crafty little devil and has even made birdbaths with broken plates. Our feathered friends LOVE them! Thanks hon. Report It
Reply:I did a mosaic for a table top. I'm starting a bathroom counter mosaic now.
Reply:You could purchase a clay saucer and on the back
make a mosaic clock for your kitchen.
Reply:figure out what you'd like to sculpt and break them again to fit together to make whatever you like, a flower, a non water holding vase etc. I think a vase could really look neat made from broken dishes. Or a tissue box holder.
Reply:I received a bunch of dishes from an aging relative, which broke in shipping. Since I couldn't bear to throw them out, they were turned into stepping stones for my garden, using an ice cream bucket as a mold. I'm including a link with the photograph to show you how nice they can look :)
The shards can also be used to create a sculpture of sorts ~ vases and lamp bases are also pretty typical applications.
I've had friends make mobiles using dish shards (using jewelry clasps as the connection pieces) which looks fabulous. Shards can be run through a hobbyist rock tumbler and then used to make jewelry.
Reply:I have seen a wall mural done entirly of broken dishes and flatware. Also a wide frame around a mirror was very pretty.
Reply:You could do a backsplash boarder around the kitchen
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I was going to plant a few bean plants but dont really have any where to put them.. How deep and long should my pot be to have a few bean plants? if they will grow ok in a pot..... any info will be appriciated thanks
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I would look at the package and see how far apart they recommend you place them (6" or so...) and make sure you have a pot wide enough to accommodate that spacing.
Your depth should be at least 6-8", but won't hurt anything if it is more.
Also make sure you check to see if they are bush beans or pole beans. Pole beans will need something to climb on. An upside down tomato cage would work OK for this, or you can place your pot by a trellis of some sort.
I have done tomatoes in pots before and had very good luck. Good luck with the beans!
Reply:Blue Lake bush-type beans grow well in pots of the 10x10 size, minimum. The larger the better though, and must have ample water, and full sun for a minimum of 8 hours a day. Remember, any plant that is producing flowers and "fruit" needs moisture and lots of food, so be dilligent in that respect. Any organic fertilizer supplimented with good soil will produce beter results.
Will bean plants do ok in a flower pot?
I would look at the package and see how far apart they recommend you place them (6" or so...) and make sure you have a pot wide enough to accommodate that spacing.
Your depth should be at least 6-8", but won't hurt anything if it is more.
Also make sure you check to see if they are bush beans or pole beans. Pole beans will need something to climb on. An upside down tomato cage would work OK for this, or you can place your pot by a trellis of some sort.
I have done tomatoes in pots before and had very good luck. Good luck with the beans!
Reply:Blue Lake bush-type beans grow well in pots of the 10x10 size, minimum. The larger the better though, and must have ample water, and full sun for a minimum of 8 hours a day. Remember, any plant that is producing flowers and "fruit" needs moisture and lots of food, so be dilligent in that respect. Any organic fertilizer supplimented with good soil will produce beter results.
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
I would use a 5gal pot and plant 8 to 10 bulbs
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
how ever many will fit with a reasonal amount of spacing.
you have to consider the fact that the bulbs need room to grow--roots.
Reply:depends how many your going to put in the pot stsrt of with a ten gallon pot and put as many as you can fit in there if it is too small go for a bigger pot.
What size flower pot would you plant daffodils in, and how many bulbs would you put in it?
how ever many will fit with a reasonal amount of spacing.
you have to consider the fact that the bulbs need room to grow--roots.
Reply:depends how many your going to put in the pot stsrt of with a ten gallon pot and put as many as you can fit in there if it is too small go for a bigger pot.
I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
Hi, regarding to my question; i have a pot of flower on my balcony's table and i just descovered that there're alot of worms in the pot and they seems to be eating the leaf for survival or some sort, should i be concerned?
I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
If they are eating the plant leaves,while they are still on the plant, then they are not earthworms and they are detrimental to the plant. See someone in a garden center to get the right pestacide.
Reply:No need to worry, worms are great!
They help aerate the soil and breakdown leaves etc. into good dirt.
Reply:If these are regular earthworms, they're good for the soil, provide natural fertilizer,%26amp; cause no harm. If they're not or you're unsure,you can remove the plant from the pot, wash off the soil with a hose %26amp; replant with a soiless potting mix .
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I have a pot of flower but there're some worms into should i be concerned ?
If they are eating the plant leaves,while they are still on the plant, then they are not earthworms and they are detrimental to the plant. See someone in a garden center to get the right pestacide.
Reply:No need to worry, worms are great!
They help aerate the soil and breakdown leaves etc. into good dirt.
Reply:If these are regular earthworms, they're good for the soil, provide natural fertilizer,%26amp; cause no harm. If they're not or you're unsure,you can remove the plant from the pot, wash off the soil with a hose %26amp; replant with a soiless potting mix .
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What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
I want to pot some flowers for my front porch. Unfortunatly I did not inharite the green thumb from my father. My first attempt at this failed myserioubly. So, I need some help and advice. Something simple, yet pretty and colorful. Step by step instructions would be great but please don't feel obligated. I talked to the garden people at Lowe's when I made my first attempt and obviously what they told me didn't work out. So please, HELP!!!!!!!!
What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
This is what I used in my barrel and several other pots last year as I got accustomed to my recent climate change. Very simple, looks great, easy care.
you will need potting soil(obviously), a small to medium bag of Miracle Grow should work well.
A 6-12 inch pot(s) depending on how much you want to do
Geraniums as a pp noted are easy to care for, and splendid for potted arrangments. Lets say, pick three color of your choice.
Asparagus fern(it looks like a fern, buy a six pack or two of this.....)Spike plants(not sure what the real name is but ask any nursery attendant and they can help)(buy in odd numbers, one for a 6-8 in pot, three for bigger pots)
Water everything well about an hour before you plan on planting. Plant the spike plant(s) in the center, then the geraniums and the asparagus fern alternating around that. Try to keep at least two inches away from the edge of the pot as the soil dries out faster there. Pat dirt into the areas around the plants that need it, and then a little more for good measure as the dirt level will sink when you water it the first few times. If you need to, you can always add more dirt later but don't over do it. You would like to keep the dirt an inch or more below the top. Done! Now water well. Depending on how hot it gets where you are, and weather or not its protected from the rain, you may have to water every other day, or once a week. As the pp said, poke a finger in there, and if the top few inches are getting really dry water it. Other obvious signs are wilting, or browning up of the plants. Dont over water, the leavs turn yellow and drop, or you end up rotting the stems of the plants and they die that way. All in all its a pretty, easy arrangment. You can legthen the time the geraniums will bloom by dead heading, or pulling off the dead flowers. Alternatives for the flowers would be petunias, both traditional and the newer trailing kinds. Petunias can be a little more finicky but there are many more colors to choose from. Be creative. Ive been gardening for 12 years, here in AZ and in Minnesota. don't be hard on yourself. Best of luck I hope this helps!!!
Reply:It was nice to see a bunch of good answers. I think everyone who contributed added something, although the best answer was chosen by the asker was definitely the best answer. Nice job Heather. Report It
Reply:This is an excellent answer. I have grown potted outdoor plants and have had success with the kinds of plants Heather mentioned. Report It
Reply:In stead of picking a plant that is easiest, you should maybe think about what's not going right from your end.
Water is usually what makes the diffence. Some people who consider themselves "black thumbs" either overwater or underwater.
You can get a little moisture meter from Lowes for about $8 and that will tell you if you should water or not. Check your planters at least once a week, and twice a week once it gets hot.
Also, make sure that the planters have drainage. Are you using those rectangular plastic planters from Lowes? The ones that are about 3 feet long and 8 inches wide? If so, they usually have a hole that has a plug in it. Pull the plug out so it can drain. If it does not have an open hole, get something to poke some holes in it.
Without knowing more information (how much sun you get, how much you water, what climate you live in, etc.), it is hard to make a specific suggestion. However, given you past difficulties, I would suggest an annual. They are relatively inexpensive and tend to be tougher during their year of life.
Again, without knowing more, I would suggest Marigolds. They are colorful, readily available, inexpensive and tough. If your porch faces north, they may not be the best because they need sun, but if it faces south, east, or west, that would be my best guess.
If you're not into reds, organges and yellows, Petunias also tend to be tougher than you'd guess.
If you really bake in the sun, there is something called rose moss or moss rose that will do well in the baking sun.
Good luck.
Reply:I don't know your area, but what works for me in the hot Houston area is kalanchoes. This is a succulent, so it doesn't need much water, and it prefers indirect sun. I know this because when I was younger, like you, trying to make plants grow, I had one of these. It looked so bad at first that I scooted it to the back of the pots in the yard, and it got pushed farther and farther into the shade. I gave up on it and forgot about it. I watered the opther plants in front and it probably got sprinkled a little once a week or so. One day I spied a pretty pink bloom. It was my kalanchoe, and it was rich green with fluffy petals and lots of blooms. I gave it a plant spike and it did ok in the shade from then on. I almost killed it with kindness, but left to its own devices, it did better than the other plants!
Reply:I think Callie Lilly's are very easy to keep alive, they can get real wilted from no water but when you water they come back to life. You don't have to have in full sun, and I used a soil-less type soil in my pots with Water Keep added to the soil. I have even had some that just were put in the Water Keep and one in vase with fish that lived for years or as long as the fish then when fish died planted the Lilly. All other items found at Wal Mart.
Reply:What zone do you live in? That would help. Also, is your porch in the sun or shade most of the day? What types of pots are you planning to use? Clay or plastic or something else? Answer these and I can help you out!
Reply:Geraniums are a great plant for you. They come in red, pink and white. They tolerate cold weather and do splendidly all the way through the growing season until a freeze kills them off.
They also revive well If they dry out. Plant about 3-4 in a 16" pot in a circular manner and water well the first time. Make sure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can come out.
You can plant all one color in each pot if you like.
To determine if the plants are dry I always stick my finger into the soil about 2-3 inches. If it comes out with no soil attached its time to break out the watering can.
What's the easiest flower to pot and keep alive?
This is what I used in my barrel and several other pots last year as I got accustomed to my recent climate change. Very simple, looks great, easy care.
you will need potting soil(obviously), a small to medium bag of Miracle Grow should work well.
A 6-12 inch pot(s) depending on how much you want to do
Geraniums as a pp noted are easy to care for, and splendid for potted arrangments. Lets say, pick three color of your choice.
Asparagus fern(it looks like a fern, buy a six pack or two of this.....)Spike plants(not sure what the real name is but ask any nursery attendant and they can help)(buy in odd numbers, one for a 6-8 in pot, three for bigger pots)
Water everything well about an hour before you plan on planting. Plant the spike plant(s) in the center, then the geraniums and the asparagus fern alternating around that. Try to keep at least two inches away from the edge of the pot as the soil dries out faster there. Pat dirt into the areas around the plants that need it, and then a little more for good measure as the dirt level will sink when you water it the first few times. If you need to, you can always add more dirt later but don't over do it. You would like to keep the dirt an inch or more below the top. Done! Now water well. Depending on how hot it gets where you are, and weather or not its protected from the rain, you may have to water every other day, or once a week. As the pp said, poke a finger in there, and if the top few inches are getting really dry water it. Other obvious signs are wilting, or browning up of the plants. Dont over water, the leavs turn yellow and drop, or you end up rotting the stems of the plants and they die that way. All in all its a pretty, easy arrangment. You can legthen the time the geraniums will bloom by dead heading, or pulling off the dead flowers. Alternatives for the flowers would be petunias, both traditional and the newer trailing kinds. Petunias can be a little more finicky but there are many more colors to choose from. Be creative. Ive been gardening for 12 years, here in AZ and in Minnesota. don't be hard on yourself. Best of luck I hope this helps!!!
Reply:It was nice to see a bunch of good answers. I think everyone who contributed added something, although the best answer was chosen by the asker was definitely the best answer. Nice job Heather. Report It
Reply:This is an excellent answer. I have grown potted outdoor plants and have had success with the kinds of plants Heather mentioned. Report It
Reply:In stead of picking a plant that is easiest, you should maybe think about what's not going right from your end.
Water is usually what makes the diffence. Some people who consider themselves "black thumbs" either overwater or underwater.
You can get a little moisture meter from Lowes for about $8 and that will tell you if you should water or not. Check your planters at least once a week, and twice a week once it gets hot.
Also, make sure that the planters have drainage. Are you using those rectangular plastic planters from Lowes? The ones that are about 3 feet long and 8 inches wide? If so, they usually have a hole that has a plug in it. Pull the plug out so it can drain. If it does not have an open hole, get something to poke some holes in it.
Without knowing more information (how much sun you get, how much you water, what climate you live in, etc.), it is hard to make a specific suggestion. However, given you past difficulties, I would suggest an annual. They are relatively inexpensive and tend to be tougher during their year of life.
Again, without knowing more, I would suggest Marigolds. They are colorful, readily available, inexpensive and tough. If your porch faces north, they may not be the best because they need sun, but if it faces south, east, or west, that would be my best guess.
If you're not into reds, organges and yellows, Petunias also tend to be tougher than you'd guess.
If you really bake in the sun, there is something called rose moss or moss rose that will do well in the baking sun.
Good luck.
Reply:I don't know your area, but what works for me in the hot Houston area is kalanchoes. This is a succulent, so it doesn't need much water, and it prefers indirect sun. I know this because when I was younger, like you, trying to make plants grow, I had one of these. It looked so bad at first that I scooted it to the back of the pots in the yard, and it got pushed farther and farther into the shade. I gave up on it and forgot about it. I watered the opther plants in front and it probably got sprinkled a little once a week or so. One day I spied a pretty pink bloom. It was my kalanchoe, and it was rich green with fluffy petals and lots of blooms. I gave it a plant spike and it did ok in the shade from then on. I almost killed it with kindness, but left to its own devices, it did better than the other plants!
Reply:I think Callie Lilly's are very easy to keep alive, they can get real wilted from no water but when you water they come back to life. You don't have to have in full sun, and I used a soil-less type soil in my pots with Water Keep added to the soil. I have even had some that just were put in the Water Keep and one in vase with fish that lived for years or as long as the fish then when fish died planted the Lilly. All other items found at Wal Mart.
Reply:What zone do you live in? That would help. Also, is your porch in the sun or shade most of the day? What types of pots are you planning to use? Clay or plastic or something else? Answer these and I can help you out!
Reply:Geraniums are a great plant for you. They come in red, pink and white. They tolerate cold weather and do splendidly all the way through the growing season until a freeze kills them off.
They also revive well If they dry out. Plant about 3-4 in a 16" pot in a circular manner and water well the first time. Make sure the pot has drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can come out.
You can plant all one color in each pot if you like.
To determine if the plants are dry I always stick my finger into the soil about 2-3 inches. If it comes out with no soil attached its time to break out the watering can.
Anyone have ideas for a good name for a flower pot company I am starting up?
Terra Pot ta
Anyone have ideas for a good name for a flower pot company I am starting up?
Bill and Ben's-the flower pot men.
Reply:Pot Luck
Reply:congratulations for your company... maybe u can use
(different flowers for your life),( between flowers)
(took this flower)
Reply:POTentially Beautiful
Reply:Grow with Us
Reply:Pot of Gold ; Pots of Gold
Reply:A flower pot company? Are you selling flowers as well as the flower pots? Or just flower pots?
Reply:Potally yours
Reply:Pot-a-Max
Inc Pot
Potter Pan
Hairy Potter
Reply:The Pot Spot
Reply:Potheadz
Daisy Dukes
Reply:potabilities
Pots galore
Pots in a row
Uniquely potable
Pots for all plants
We Got Pots
Pottery for plants
posy Pots
Anyone have ideas for a good name for a flower pot company I am starting up?
Bill and Ben's-the flower pot men.
Reply:Pot Luck
Reply:congratulations for your company... maybe u can use
(different flowers for your life),( between flowers)
(took this flower)
Reply:POTentially Beautiful
Reply:Grow with Us
Reply:Pot of Gold ; Pots of Gold
Reply:A flower pot company? Are you selling flowers as well as the flower pots? Or just flower pots?
Reply:Potally yours
Reply:Pot-a-Max
Inc Pot
Potter Pan
Hairy Potter
Reply:The Pot Spot
Reply:Potheadz
Daisy Dukes
Reply:potabilities
Pots galore
Pots in a row
Uniquely potable
Pots for all plants
We Got Pots
Pottery for plants
posy Pots
I have an oversize flower pot that is a bright blue with a light blue edge at top. I want to know what to?
plant in the pot that will accent the pot. Can you help?
I have an oversize flower pot that is a bright blue with a light blue edge at top. I want to know what to?
My suggestion would be Red hot poker. Color 'Orange Crush'. I think this would be great.
nfd♥
I have an oversize flower pot that is a bright blue with a light blue edge at top. I want to know what to?
My suggestion would be Red hot poker. Color 'Orange Crush'. I think this would be great.
nfd♥
Will an alumium homemade aluminum flower pot kill a plant?
we cut the top off an alumium heniken (i think its a gallon keg)...we cut the top off and put in the dirt and the plant in it...someone told us that the aluminum will kill it.....anyone know?
Will an alumium homemade aluminum flower pot kill a plant?
There are a few plants that will suffer from aluminum toxicity -- some ferns and orchids come to mind. Most plants tolerate aluminum well -- clay soils are mostly low grade aluminum ore.
Your informant may be concerned with the heat conductivity of aluminum and afraid the plant's roots will get cooked by absorbed sunlight. That might be a possibility, depending on how the pot is situated and your climate.
Whatever you do, don't forget to poke some holes in the bottom for drainage. Plants rarely survive in undrained containers for very long.
Reply:I think you'll be fine as long as you drilled some drainage holes in it.
Reply:never heard that before.i doubt it i am a gardener and people use aluminum flower pots all the time so whom ever told you that is wrong.
for shoe lasts
Will an alumium homemade aluminum flower pot kill a plant?
There are a few plants that will suffer from aluminum toxicity -- some ferns and orchids come to mind. Most plants tolerate aluminum well -- clay soils are mostly low grade aluminum ore.
Your informant may be concerned with the heat conductivity of aluminum and afraid the plant's roots will get cooked by absorbed sunlight. That might be a possibility, depending on how the pot is situated and your climate.
Whatever you do, don't forget to poke some holes in the bottom for drainage. Plants rarely survive in undrained containers for very long.
Reply:I think you'll be fine as long as you drilled some drainage holes in it.
Reply:never heard that before.i doubt it i am a gardener and people use aluminum flower pots all the time so whom ever told you that is wrong.
for shoe lasts
Can anyone give me a link on how to make a veggie tray using a flower pot? its like a bouquet of veggiesl.?
I used to have a picture of a veggie floral bouquet using fresh raw veggies. I cant find the pic, and cant remember what it looks like.
Can anyone give me a link on how to make a veggie tray using a flower pot? its like a bouquet of veggiesl.?
Here's a pretty decent photo to start you off. Use your imagination, and look at garnishes that you can put on a stick!
http://www.ucalgary.ca/oncampus/weekly/o...
Reply:ok then
Can anyone give me a link on how to make a veggie tray using a flower pot? its like a bouquet of veggiesl.?
Here's a pretty decent photo to start you off. Use your imagination, and look at garnishes that you can put on a stick!
http://www.ucalgary.ca/oncampus/weekly/o...
Reply:ok then
How Do I Grow Pansies From Seeds In A flower Pot?
Could someone give me the steps, so that I can follow them.
How Do I Grow Pansies From Seeds In A flower Pot?
Morning sun, pm shade. place a strip of saran wrap over the pot to create a greenhouse effect. Use a mild mixture of miracle gro and water.(after they begin to sprout, use the miracle gro plant food sticks! (They're $1 or so, then only use water). Never pour miracle gro into the green plant itself, it will burn it. make sure you use good potting mix and not cheap stuff. They should also be exposed to the pollen (which is shedding right now so lose the saran wrap or create holes for the pollen to get in........)
How Do I Grow Pansies From Seeds In A flower Pot?
Morning sun, pm shade. place a strip of saran wrap over the pot to create a greenhouse effect. Use a mild mixture of miracle gro and water.(after they begin to sprout, use the miracle gro plant food sticks! (They're $1 or so, then only use water). Never pour miracle gro into the green plant itself, it will burn it. make sure you use good potting mix and not cheap stuff. They should also be exposed to the pollen (which is shedding right now so lose the saran wrap or create holes for the pollen to get in........)
What type of paint can i use on a flower pot?
that wont wash away or fade that much.
What type of paint can i use on a flower pot?
Acrylic is fine. I still have some pots that I painted 10 years ago and are still in perfect condition.
Reply:Any type of paint that you want. If you are going to keep it outside it is a good idea to use outdoor paint.
Reply:For terra cotta pots use acrylic paint and then seal the pot with a couple coats of clear acrylic Krylon sealer
On clay pots, Patio Paint brand is weatherproof and doesn't need to be sealed, but you could use their Clear Coat to give it a glossy finish.
Reply:House paint - - external paint.
What type of paint can i use on a flower pot?
Acrylic is fine. I still have some pots that I painted 10 years ago and are still in perfect condition.
Reply:Any type of paint that you want. If you are going to keep it outside it is a good idea to use outdoor paint.
Reply:For terra cotta pots use acrylic paint and then seal the pot with a couple coats of clear acrylic Krylon sealer
On clay pots, Patio Paint brand is weatherproof and doesn't need to be sealed, but you could use their Clear Coat to give it a glossy finish.
Reply:House paint - - external paint.
I have an old television set I want to take apart, and use it as a flower pot?
I need to know how to gut a television, taking out the screen and everything. I got the back off, cut all of the wires but I am having a problem with the screen itself. Has anyone tried anything like this before?
I have an old television set I want to take apart, and use it as a flower pot?
the tube does not store electricity,, capacitors and transformers are the culprit and this is the older units,, the problem you face is accidentally breaking the tube itself,, this could implode and blow glass every wheres at tremendous pressure!! i have taken many apart and yes i did drop one once,, took two weeks to get my shorts clean again!!
Reply:The picture tube can store a huge amount of electricity for a long time. Watch out you don't get zapped.
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I have an old television set I want to take apart, and use it as a flower pot?
the tube does not store electricity,, capacitors and transformers are the culprit and this is the older units,, the problem you face is accidentally breaking the tube itself,, this could implode and blow glass every wheres at tremendous pressure!! i have taken many apart and yes i did drop one once,, took two weeks to get my shorts clean again!!
Reply:The picture tube can store a huge amount of electricity for a long time. Watch out you don't get zapped.
Graphics software
Has anyone had success at growing bush beans in limited space such as a hugh flower pot?
I have a private patio in an apartment, facing the Southwest location so there's a lot of sun. I've worked with Tomatoes and Banana Peppers and I've had great success. Now I want to try Grean Beans. I'm in the midwest and I plan on giving this a try after the danger of frost has past in late April or early May.
Has anyone had success at growing bush beans in limited space such as a hugh flower pot?
Many people have grown beans successfully in containers.
Below are some links with more information:
Reply:you might have to water 3Xs/day. Look for a variety that says something like compact habitat.
I tried the pole beans in a container with no luck.they sprouted and grew about 2 feet and died. Don't let your containers get too hot
Also beans need to be pollinated
Reply:If you have a way to provide heighth to the container, try pole beans. You'll get enought to enjoy. Bush beans won't give you very many.
Reply:you might grow a healthy and good looking plant, but you would only get 4 or 5 beans off each plant or less, also you only get a few pickings before they quit producing--- count up how many plants you would have to have to get a mess for supper, and see if it is worth the effort
Has anyone had success at growing bush beans in limited space such as a hugh flower pot?
Many people have grown beans successfully in containers.
Below are some links with more information:
Reply:you might have to water 3Xs/day. Look for a variety that says something like compact habitat.
I tried the pole beans in a container with no luck.they sprouted and grew about 2 feet and died. Don't let your containers get too hot
Also beans need to be pollinated
Reply:If you have a way to provide heighth to the container, try pole beans. You'll get enought to enjoy. Bush beans won't give you very many.
Reply:you might grow a healthy and good looking plant, but you would only get 4 or 5 beans off each plant or less, also you only get a few pickings before they quit producing--- count up how many plants you would have to have to get a mess for supper, and see if it is worth the effort
If you pour tea into a flower pot with a flower, what will happen?
will it die
or help it?
If you pour tea into a flower pot with a flower, what will happen?
weak tea is good for plants..also ground up egg shells is very good for plants...
Reply:Really hot tea would cause shock and root damage. Cold tea in small doses would be harmless to most pot plants and large shrubs.
Reply:Nothing, usually. But if the plant prefers basic soil, the tea could cause it to go into shock making it droopy, maybe even browning a bit. This is the worst case scenario, and it will only cause this if it is a delicate plant. I cannot see any way it would cause it to die unless it is a venus flytrap (one of the pickiest plants in the world)
Reply:the tea will provide organic nitrogen. the only flower i know of that gets screwed up by nitrogen is a daffodil, (messes up the bulb process or something). Tea is fine for most plants.
or help it?
If you pour tea into a flower pot with a flower, what will happen?
weak tea is good for plants..also ground up egg shells is very good for plants...
Reply:Really hot tea would cause shock and root damage. Cold tea in small doses would be harmless to most pot plants and large shrubs.
Reply:Nothing, usually. But if the plant prefers basic soil, the tea could cause it to go into shock making it droopy, maybe even browning a bit. This is the worst case scenario, and it will only cause this if it is a delicate plant. I cannot see any way it would cause it to die unless it is a venus flytrap (one of the pickiest plants in the world)
Reply:the tea will provide organic nitrogen. the only flower i know of that gets screwed up by nitrogen is a daffodil, (messes up the bulb process or something). Tea is fine for most plants.
How do I quarry the goose without waking the sleeping flower pot?
am so perturbed, I just don't know what to make of this circumstance. If he wakes, the sun will drip anti-freeze into my eye!! This may cause horrible things, like war between the French and Eskimos by snapping the piece treaty in half, it's so tastey the ants will eat it first. If he sleeps, global warming will subside, and I'd really like to save the Earth before breasts shrivel up and fall off....
How do I quarry the goose without waking the sleeping flower pot?
You better hurry and use a vaccum to suck up the piece treaty and keep it safe. Throw some oatmeal cream pies to the ants so they leave the goose alone and then go pick it up w/ a pooper scooper
Reply:Have noooo clue exactly what this means...if anything but I absolutely love the creativity!! : )
Reply:Maybe you should look into getting a summer job.
How do I quarry the goose without waking the sleeping flower pot?
You better hurry and use a vaccum to suck up the piece treaty and keep it safe. Throw some oatmeal cream pies to the ants so they leave the goose alone and then go pick it up w/ a pooper scooper
Reply:Have noooo clue exactly what this means...if anything but I absolutely love the creativity!! : )
Reply:Maybe you should look into getting a summer job.
What are the advantages of planting bulbs in a flower pot vs the ground?
If you plant bulbs in pots they will need a cold period, the same as if they were out doors.A cold room or in the garage would do. Some will start spouting on their own.You would need to bring them in and start to water. Wait for a bit to put in sun.Filtered light would be best, such as a sheer curtain.I find they do best when I do not put in full sun...last longer. I love having spring flowers in bloom when it is storming out. Let them die down, put back in garage and forget them until spring. When you can work the soil plant them and they should come back next year.
What are the advantages of planting bulbs in a flower pot vs the ground?
In a flower pot you can bring them in for the winter and try to get them to bloom early indoors. You also know that squirrels won't try to eat them f they are indoors in the pot.
Reply:When planting bulbs outdoors if you use bone meal which is good for feeding the bulbs you take the chance of your dog or some ohter animal digging up your bulb before you can enjoy your hard work. If you put it in a pot you can force it to bloom indoors in the middle of winter and then in the spring plant it to enjoy year after year. They will get bigger and multiply moore in the ground.
Reply:you can move them inside during the winter so they don't die. If planted in ground, make sure they can survive the winter. Plant in the ground if you want the plant to get bigger.
Reply:you can force them to bloom any time of the year whereas if their planted in the ground only mother nature can tell
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What are the advantages of planting bulbs in a flower pot vs the ground?
In a flower pot you can bring them in for the winter and try to get them to bloom early indoors. You also know that squirrels won't try to eat them f they are indoors in the pot.
Reply:When planting bulbs outdoors if you use bone meal which is good for feeding the bulbs you take the chance of your dog or some ohter animal digging up your bulb before you can enjoy your hard work. If you put it in a pot you can force it to bloom indoors in the middle of winter and then in the spring plant it to enjoy year after year. They will get bigger and multiply moore in the ground.
Reply:you can move them inside during the winter so they don't die. If planted in ground, make sure they can survive the winter. Plant in the ground if you want the plant to get bigger.
Reply:you can force them to bloom any time of the year whereas if their planted in the ground only mother nature can tell
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No fire extingisher, only water to put out fire from someone's cigarette in my plastic flower pot?
I've been using water, but I think the roots/dry soil/plastic pot has been burning for hours?
No fire extingisher, only water to put out fire from someone's cigarette in my plastic flower pot?
I used to have that where I worked..Just keep an eye on it..Those things do smolder quite a bit.
Reply:Grab your baking soda and try that; works for lots of things.
Reply:You should have re potted 2 hours ago, if the soil was that dry the plant was dead anyways and the soil is not going to burn unless it is all wood chips or some flammable fertilizer. I have never heard of this unless the plants themselves caught fire or the planter did. With a health plant and soil, well watered, this should not happen from a single cigarette butt.
Reply:the pot is outside i hope an away from other things that can burn ( its not on a porch or deck? )
water should put it out
Reply:Try salt it should smother it
No fire extingisher, only water to put out fire from someone's cigarette in my plastic flower pot?
I used to have that where I worked..Just keep an eye on it..Those things do smolder quite a bit.
Reply:Grab your baking soda and try that; works for lots of things.
Reply:You should have re potted 2 hours ago, if the soil was that dry the plant was dead anyways and the soil is not going to burn unless it is all wood chips or some flammable fertilizer. I have never heard of this unless the plants themselves caught fire or the planter did. With a health plant and soil, well watered, this should not happen from a single cigarette butt.
Reply:the pot is outside i hope an away from other things that can burn ( its not on a porch or deck? )
water should put it out
Reply:Try salt it should smother it
How can I keep the neighbors cat from doing #2 in my Flower pot that holds my tomatoe plant?
I need to know if I can put something in the soil or maybe sprinkle chili powder over the soil. My Tomato plant(wink-wink) keeps getting smashed...If I see this cat he's gonna get it bad.
How can I keep the neighbors cat from doing #2 in my Flower pot that holds my tomatoe plant?
Your special plant can be protected by putting river rocks on top of the soil. The rocks will keep kitty from digging as well as other wild animals from digging. It will also keep your soil from washing away.
Reply:mouse traps.
Reply:put mouse traps in there, cats startle easy and that will scare it if not pinch it.
Reply:put foil or saran wrap around the top of the plant. Or you can top the soil with those river stones you find in the floral department.
Reply:Listen to Vivi.Chicken wire over the soil is easy, inexpensive and won't harm the cat. It works for squirrels too!
Reply:All your answers are great but what's wrong with the pet owner keeping his/her cat on a leach and confined to their yard? Because they don't want the smell there.......Cat owners should be held responsible just like dog owners.
I'm not fond of cats either..
Reply:you can put up a small electric fence around it that should help
that is what we did for ours
Reply:I had the same problem in a flower garden. I was told to get the wooden skewers ($.99 a bag of about 40) that you use for Kabobs. Break them to a size that only a 1/2 inch sticks out from the ground/dirt. Place the point up about 2 inches apart. Once the cat steps on this once or twice, it won't be back. Also, keep the dirt moist. It is said that cats don't like that neither. This has worked for me about 2 weeks now. If this fails, I will resort to pepper flakes. You know, all of us have to keep our dogs in our yards. Why don't city rules apply to nasty cats???
Also, their droppings are bad for soil that grows food - not healthwise to eat.
Reply:Put a chicken wire dome over it. It will keep the cats out and won't inhibit your "tomoato" plants from growing. My mom had the same problem. Cats seem to have a very annoying attraction to crap in things they shouldn't be in. The chicken wire is real cheap. You can probably get it at wal-mart or your local hardware store. Good Luck!
Reply:Pepper.
Reply:bait it with anti-freeze- i hate cats too lol
Reply:EVER STOP TO THANK HIM FOR THE FREE FERTILIZER?
Reply:I'd try the chili powder or some moth balls. Cats don't like moth balls but I'm not sure you should put them around your tomato plants - maybe on the ground next to the pot. I think pet stores sell something for this. If you see the cat, blast it with a water gun!
Reply:Citrus rinds.
I think there are also things you can buy at Home Depot to keep dogs and cats away.
If your soil is sandy, that may be why the cat likes it so much. Try mixing some nutrients into the soil so it isn't sandy anymore.
Reply:put a chicken fence around the tomatoes..........i do that to keep my tomatoes safe from some fiesty squirells!!!
Reply:I hate cats so you are not going to like my answer. Rat poison! ( kidding)
Reply:Buy some chicken wire and cut it so it's over the soil and fits over the rim of the pot. That way the cat can't dig into the soil to do #2's. It worked with my kittens with my potted roses i had on the terrace.
How can I keep the neighbors cat from doing #2 in my Flower pot that holds my tomatoe plant?
Your special plant can be protected by putting river rocks on top of the soil. The rocks will keep kitty from digging as well as other wild animals from digging. It will also keep your soil from washing away.
Reply:mouse traps.
Reply:put mouse traps in there, cats startle easy and that will scare it if not pinch it.
Reply:put foil or saran wrap around the top of the plant. Or you can top the soil with those river stones you find in the floral department.
Reply:Listen to Vivi.Chicken wire over the soil is easy, inexpensive and won't harm the cat. It works for squirrels too!
Reply:All your answers are great but what's wrong with the pet owner keeping his/her cat on a leach and confined to their yard? Because they don't want the smell there.......Cat owners should be held responsible just like dog owners.
I'm not fond of cats either..
Reply:you can put up a small electric fence around it that should help
that is what we did for ours
Reply:I had the same problem in a flower garden. I was told to get the wooden skewers ($.99 a bag of about 40) that you use for Kabobs. Break them to a size that only a 1/2 inch sticks out from the ground/dirt. Place the point up about 2 inches apart. Once the cat steps on this once or twice, it won't be back. Also, keep the dirt moist. It is said that cats don't like that neither. This has worked for me about 2 weeks now. If this fails, I will resort to pepper flakes. You know, all of us have to keep our dogs in our yards. Why don't city rules apply to nasty cats???
Also, their droppings are bad for soil that grows food - not healthwise to eat.
Reply:Put a chicken wire dome over it. It will keep the cats out and won't inhibit your "tomoato" plants from growing. My mom had the same problem. Cats seem to have a very annoying attraction to crap in things they shouldn't be in. The chicken wire is real cheap. You can probably get it at wal-mart or your local hardware store. Good Luck!
Reply:Pepper.
Reply:bait it with anti-freeze- i hate cats too lol
Reply:EVER STOP TO THANK HIM FOR THE FREE FERTILIZER?
Reply:I'd try the chili powder or some moth balls. Cats don't like moth balls but I'm not sure you should put them around your tomato plants - maybe on the ground next to the pot. I think pet stores sell something for this. If you see the cat, blast it with a water gun!
Reply:Citrus rinds.
I think there are also things you can buy at Home Depot to keep dogs and cats away.
If your soil is sandy, that may be why the cat likes it so much. Try mixing some nutrients into the soil so it isn't sandy anymore.
Reply:put a chicken fence around the tomatoes..........i do that to keep my tomatoes safe from some fiesty squirells!!!
Reply:I hate cats so you are not going to like my answer. Rat poison! ( kidding)
Reply:Buy some chicken wire and cut it so it's over the soil and fits over the rim of the pot. That way the cat can't dig into the soil to do #2's. It worked with my kittens with my potted roses i had on the terrace.
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